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The question should not be "Was there contact?" (Although without contact, you have nothing). The question is, "Did the contact ASSIST the runner?" If so, out, if not, nothing. Note no mention of intent here. Did the contact have the effect of HELPING (Yes - out)? Did the contact have no effect on the runner or did the contact actually end up having the effect of HARMING the runner (Yes to either - nothing).
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